Senate Resolution No. 1826
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Scott E. Martin upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout,
the most prestigious of Scouting honors, on July 20,
2019
WHEREAS, Through his diligence and rigorous efforts, Scott E. Martin
has achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout;
the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 20,
2019, at Walt Whitman High School, Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Scott Edward Martin is a member of Boy Scouts of America
Troop 406, South Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned
by approximately five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished
rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting
for many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all
of the necessary achievements, including completion of a community
service project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed;
and
WHEREAS, For his project entitled Leave Your Mark Garden, Scott E.
Martin constructed an outdoor sitting area for students and faculty at
Walt Whitman High School; the area includes two benches and a large
concrete paw print, representing the school's mascot, a Wildcat; and
WHEREAS, His dedication to the safety and well-being of the citizens
of Huntington is represented through his project and demonstrates his
devotion to both community and commitment to others; and
WHEREAS, As he goes forward in his academic career, Scott E. Martin
plans to continue the ideals and principles of the Boy Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Scott E. Martin's perseverance in rising through the ranks
to Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master difficult
tasks; his accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully
equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and
WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Scott E. Martin on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Scott E. Martin.
